Acid-Base Indicators

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Acid-Base Indicators: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Bases, Acids, Acids and Bases, Litmus, Olfactory Indicators, Acid-Base Indicators, Colour of Litmus in Neutral Solution, Effect of Acids and Bases on Olfactory Indicators and, Some Naturally Occuring Acids

Important Questions on Acid-Base Indicators

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Why does olfactory indicators changes smell along with the substance?

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Is ferric hydroxide a base or alkali?

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Ammonia is a base but does not contain hydroxyl group

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The yellow colour of turmeric changes to red on addition of soap solution. When substance P is added to turmeric, there is no change in colour.

Which of the following is definitely true about substance P?

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What is the formula of the chemical present in lemon juice?

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What is the formula of litmus paper?

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An indicator is used to determine certain chemical properties of a substance.

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What is the formula of citric acid?

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Define olfactory indicators. Give two examples.

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You are given the following solutions,

(i) salt solution (ii) soda water and (iii)shampoo solution

How will you identify if the solution is acidic, basic or neutral using red cabbage ?

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Which of the following indicators is an olfactory indicator?

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The sense of smell is detected by the _____ receptors.

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The colour of methyl orange indicator in acidic medium is

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Indigo Carmine is a pH indicator that changes from blue to yellow for bases.

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Methyl orange as pH indicator turns to _____ colour for bases.